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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Putting this in sports forum because I think it belongs here.

My kids are as competitive as they come, doing travel sports, and generally very involved in their sports. So I get it. But I am finding more and more that parents have their kids skip out on birthday parties for local tournaments. Or missing the slumber party portion because they want their kids to be ready to compete the next day. They respond immediately to an invitation before the kids are even home from school, so the parents are making the choices.

To what end? These are simply local tournaments, and there will be another one next weekend. How sad that these competitions trump absolutely everything. [/quote]

It’s just the way it is now. Coaches often require a contract that your child will prioritize that sport. For swimming, I almost never hear of someone skipping a meet unless they are sick.

Personally I think 12 and under should play two sports if possible even if one is very casual. Vacations and parties should sometimes be prioritized over sports.

Once they are teenagers, it is hard to miss a meet or game for any reason. It’s stressful. My now 16 year old misses out on plenty and his younger sibling does too because his older brother’s sport is a priority. [/quote]

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